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Sheet Metal Design Considerations PDF
Sheet Metal Design Considerations PDF
Sheet Metal Design Considerations PDF
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Bend Relief
When a bend is made close to an edge the material may tear unless bend relief is given. Part 1 shows a torn part.
Part 2 shows a bend relief cut into the part, the depth of the relief should be greater than the radius of the bend.
The width of the relief should be a material thickness or greater.
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Corner Finishing
Type A
Standard Open Corner. A general-purpose corner for internal components where no finishing is required.
Type B
Closed Corner Flush One Side. For external finished corners where no welding is required but a clean tight corner is
needed.
Type C
Standard Closed Corner. A general-purpose corner for component that requires a clean finish or fully welded
finishing.
Type D
Standard Closed Corner with Relief. A general-purpose corner for component that requires a clean finish and folding
relief to achieve tolerance and squarness
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Hole Taper
When a hole is punched, it does not have a constant radius through the entire thickness of the part. The taper in the
bottom side of the hole is relative to the die clearance. Die clearance is the difference between the punch diameter
and die diameter. It is usually about 10% of the material thickness. To get a constant diameter through the entire
material thickness the part must be drilled or machined at far more costly operation.
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